Flower Basket Afghan

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® - Vanna's Palettes

GAUGE:

9 1/2 sts + 8 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern.

When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what
the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller
size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

2-dc Cl (2 double crochet cluster) Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops rem on hook), yarn over, insert hook in same st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.2-dtr Cl (2 double treble crochet cluster) (Yarn over) 3 times, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, (yarn over) 3 times, insert hook in same st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.2-tr Cl (2 treble crochet cluster) (Yarn over) twice, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice (2 loops rem on hook), (yarn over) twice, insert hook in same st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.BPTR (back post treble crochet) Yarn over twice, insert hook from back to front then to back, going around post of indicated st, draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Skip st in front of the BPTR.dtr (double treble/triple crochet) (Yarn over) 3 times, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times.dc2tog (dc 2 sts together) (Yarn over, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook – 1 st decreased.FPTR (front post treble crochet) Yarn over twice, insert hook from front to back then to front, going around post of indicated st, draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Skip st behind the FPTR.long-FPdc (long front post double crochet) Yarn over, insert hook from front to back then to front, going around post of indicated st, yarn over and draw up a long loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.

PATTERN STITCHES Rib (over odd number of sts) Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first st in this row and in all following rows), turn, FPTR around next st, *BPTR around next st, FPTR around next st; rep from * across, tr in top of turning ch.Row 2: Ch 3, turn, BPTR around next st, *FPTR around next st, BPTR around next st; rep from * across, tr in top of turning ch. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for Rib pattern.

When instructed to work Rib pattern over first or last 6 sts of rows, work as follows:Rib (over first 6 sts) Beg of RS rows: Ch 3, turn FPTR around next st, (BPTR around next st, FPTR around next st) twice.Beg of WS rows: Ch 3, turn, BPTR around next st, (FPTR around next st, BPTR around next st) twice.

Rib (over last 6 sts) End of RS rows: FPTR around next st, (BPTR around next st, FPTR around next st) twice, tr in top of turning ch.End of WS rows: BPTR around next st, (FPTR around next st, BPTR around next st) twice, tr in top of turning ch.

Basketweave (multiple of 8 sts + 4 additional sts) Row 1: FPTR around each of next 4 sts, *BPTR around each of next 4 sts, FPTR around each of next 4 sts; rep from * to end.Rows 2 and 3: BPTR around each of next 4 sts, *FPTR around each of next 4 sts, BPTR around each of next 4 sts; rep from * to end.Row 4: FPTR around each of next 4 sts, *BPTR around each of next 4 sts, FPTR around each of next 4 sts; rep from * to end. Rep Rows 1-4 for Basketweave pattern.

NOTES:

1. Afghan is worked back and forth in rows. 2. Flowers and Leaves are worked separately and sewn to Afghan. 3. Other details, Basket Handle, Basket edging, Flower stems, etc are worked onto completed Afghan. 4. Color is changed to create basket in center of Afghan. Use separate balls of yarn to work each section of color, do not carry color not in use across WS of piece. 5. To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st. Proceed with new. Fasten off old color. 6. Our pattern outlines the colors that were used for the Flowers and Leaves on our sample. Vanna's Palettes are specially designed to mix and match the colors, so feel free to use colors as desired.

AFGHAN With A, ch 147.Lower Ribbing Row 1 (RS): Tr in 4th ch from hook (beg ch counts as first st) and in each ch across – 145 sts.Row 2: Work Row 2 of Rib pattern.

Begin Basketweave Pattern Row 1 (RS): Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work Row 1 of Basketweave pattern to last 7 sts, sk next st, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 144 sts.Rows 2-36: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work next row of Basketweave pattern to last 6 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts.Note: Piece should measure about 18 in. (45.5 cm) from beg.

Begin Center Section Rows 1 and 2: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 68 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts.Begin Flower Basket Row 3: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 23 sts; with B, dc in next 23 sts; with A, dc in next 22 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts.Row 4: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 22 sts; with B, dc in next 23 sts; with A, dc in next 23 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts.Row 5: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 21 sts, dc2tog; with B, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 21 sts, 2 dc in next st; with A, dc2tog, dc in next 20 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts.Row 6: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 20 sts; with B, dc in next 2 sts, (sk next st, dc in next 2 sts) 8 times, dc in next st, sk next st; with A, dc in next 20 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 135 sts.Row 7: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 19 sts, dc2tog; with C, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, long-FPdc around same st; rep from * 7 more times, 2 dc in next st, sk next st; with A, dc in next 19 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 151 sts.Row 8: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 17 sts; with C, sk next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, *sk next st, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * 10 more times, sk next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, sk next st; with A, dc in next 18 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 139 sts.Row 9: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 15 sts, dc2tog; with B, 2 dc in next st, sk next st, *dc in next 2 sts, long-FPdc around same st as first of the 2 dc just worked; rep from * 12 more times, 2 dc in next st; with A, dc2tog, dc in next 15 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 151 sts.Row 10: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 13 sts, dc2tog; with B, 2 dc in next st, *sk next st, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * 13 more times, sk next st, 2 dc in next st; with A, dc2tog, dc in next 13 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 136 sts.Row 11: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 12 sts, dc2tog; with C, dc in next 2 sts, *dc in next 2 sts, long-dc around same st as first of the last 2 dc just made; rep from * 14 more times, dc in next st; with A, dc in next 13 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 150 sts.Row 12: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog; with C, 2 dc in next st, *sk next st, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * 15 more times, 2 dc in next st; with A, dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 134 sts.Row 13: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 10 sts; with B, dc in next st, *dc in next 2 sts, long-dc around same st as first of the last 2 dc just made; rep from * 17 more times; with A, dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 151 sts.Row 14: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 10 sts; with B, dc in next 55 sts; with A, dc in next 10 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts.Row 15: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 10 sts; with 1 strand each of B and C held tog, [dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog] 7 times, dc in next 6 sts; with A, dc in next 10 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts – 144 sts. Cut B and C.Row 16-37: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, dc in next 68 sts, work in Basketweave pattern over next 32 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts.Row 38: Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern to last 6 sts, work in Rib pattern over last 6 sts. Rep last row until piece measures about 13 in. (33 cm) from end of Center Section, end with a RS as last row worked.Next Row (WS): Work in Rib pattern over first 6 sts, work in Basketweave pattern to last 6 sts, dc in next st, BPTR around same st, (FPTR around next st, BPTR around next st) twice, tr in top of turning ch – 145 sts.

TWO-COLOR SECOND HAND ROSE (make 1) With S, ch 54.Rows 1-2: Work same as Rows 1 and 2 of Second Hand Rose. Change to V.Row 3: With V, ch 3, turn, 6 dc in first ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, *7 dc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * to last ch-2 sp, sl st in last ch-2 sp. Fasten off. Roll into a spiral and sew tog at base to make Rose.

RUFFLE ROSE (make 2 – one with I and H and one with V and L) With I (V), ch 11.Row 1: Work 5 tr in 5th ch from hook, 5 tr in each ch across – 36 tr. Change to H (L).Row 2: With H (L), ch 3, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook (picot made), *sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook; rep from * to end – 13 picots. Fasten off. Roll into spiral and sew tog at base to make Rose.

ROSETTE (make 3 – one each with I, H and T with U) Note: While making the T-colored Rosette, change to U halfway through Row 1 to finish Rosette. With I (H, T), ch 16.Row 1: Work 4 tr in 4th ch from hook, 5 tr in each ch across. Fasten off. Roll into a spiral and sew tog at base to make Rose.

PUFF BALLS(make 3) With N, ch 2.Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join, work in continuous rnds (spiral) – 5 sc. Place marker in last sc made for end of rnd. Move marker up as each rnd is completed.Rnd 2: Working in back loops only, 2 sc in each sc around – 10 sc.Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 15 sc.Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 20 sc.Rnd 5: *Sk next st, sl st in next st; rep from * around and continue past the end of rnd marker until ball is closed. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

LARGE FERN (make 1) With O, ch 50. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch.First sub-leaf: Ch 2, do not turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 ch of foundation ch.Second sub-leaf: Ch 3, do not turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st in next 3 ch of foundation ch.Third sub-leaf: Ch 4, do not turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch, sl st in next 3 ch of foundation ch.Fourth sub-leaf: Ch 5, do not turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 ch, sl st in next 3 ch of foundation ch. Fifth sub-leaf: Ch 6, do not turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 4 ch, sl st in next 3 ch of foundation ch.Sixth sub-leaf: Ch 7, do not turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 5 ch, sl st in next 3 ch of foundation ch.Seventh sub-leaf: Ch 8, do not turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 6 ch, sl st in next 3 ch of foundation ch.Eighth sub-leaf: Ch 9, do not turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 7 ch, sl st in next 3 ch of foundation ch. Change to D.Next 5 sub-leaf: With D, rep Eighth sub-leaf 5 more times. Sl st in last 6 ch, ch 1, working across opposite side of foundation ch, sl st in first 9 ch, rep Eighth sub-leaf 5 times. Change to O. With O, rep Eighth sub-leaf, Seventh sub-leaf, Sixth sub-leaf, Fifth sub-leaf, Fourth sub-leaf, Third sub-leaf, Second sub-leaf and First sub-leaf in foundation ch, sl st in each ch to end. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

SMALL FERN (make 1) With O, ch 30. Work same as Large Leaf through Sixth sub-leaf, sl st in last 7 ch, working across opposite side of foundation ch, sl st in first 10 ch, rep Sixth sub-leaf, Fifth sub-leaf, Fourth sub-leaf, Third sub-leaf, Second sub-leaf and First sub-leaf in foundation ch, sl st in each ch to end. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

LARGE LEAF(make 9) With F, ch 14.Rnd 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch; working across opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, sl st in last ch; join with sl st in first sl st. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

SMALL LEAF (make 8) With F, ch 8.Rnd 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch; working across opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch; join with sl st in first sl st. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

Corona (make 2) Draw up a loop of Q (J) between any 2 petals.Note: Use yarn color opposite the color used for petals.Rnd 1: Ch 1, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in each ch-4 sp around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Center (make 2) With P (G), ch 2.Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join, work in continuous rnds (spiral) – 5 sc. Place marker in last sc made for end of rnd. Move marker up as each rnd is completed.Rnd 2: Working in back loops only, 2 sc in each sc around – 10 sc.Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 15 sc.Rnd 4: *Sk next st, sl st in next st; rep from * around and continue past the end of rnd marker until ball is closed. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

FINISHING Basket Edge and Handle Note: When working ch 90 for basket handle, work loosely or use a larger hook to ensure that the chains are large enough to work sc sts into them. After finishing the ch 90, change back to the smaller hook to ensure that the sc sts aren't too large or loose. From RS, with 1 strand each of B and C held tog, work rev sc across 48 Basket sts in top of Row 15, then loosely ch 90, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end. Fasten off.

Sew basket handle to Afghan. Following photo or as desired, arrange Flowers and Leaves in basket and at 4 corners of Afghan and sew in place. With colors as desired embroider straight st stems on Flowers and Leaves and embroider French knots in Flower centers.